Self-shooting camera skills 1: foundation

Self-shooting camera skills 1: foundation is a one day workshop that teaches you all the practical skills you’ll need to be a good self-shooting camera operator. With advice from one of the UK’s leading directors of photography, Self-shooting camera skills 1: foundation covers everything from what you need to shoot for your edit to lighting and shot sizes. It’s a hands on course with lots of practical exercises and helpful information about self shooting.

Times: 10:00 to 17:00

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Course content

You’ll learn all you need to shoot well-framed, properly-lit footage. There will also be advice on practical areas from getting your posture right while filming to choosing a good HD camera.

Areas covered include:

introduction to the camera

the lens – how it works

light – how to use and control it

what is a sequence – shot sizes and what they mean

long shots and panning smoothly

shooting a basic dialogue scene

Who it's for

Researchers, assistant producers and producers, journalists, and anyone with some shooting experience who wants to learn more.

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Cancellations must be in writing and must be received at least seven days prior to the course date or the full fee will be charged. ITF reserves the right to cancel courses without liability, and delegates will be offered an alternative date or full refund. ITF reserves the right to cancel courses if there are insufficient enrolments. Read more about our terms and conditions.

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